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Flights to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Apt from London Gatwick Apt
Description
Tel Aviv Information
Tel Aviv Tourist Office
Address: 69 Ibn Gavirol St, Tel Aviv
Phone: +972 (0) 3521 8500
Departure Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Airport Information
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Address
London Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0NP, UK
Country Code
44
Telephone
(0)870 000 2468
Fax
None
gatwick_feedback@baa.com
Website
www.gatwickairport.com
Location
The airport is located 45km (28 miles) south of London
Time Zone
GMT (GMT + 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals
2
Transfer between Terminals
There is a free Transit train, which links the North and South terminals 24 hours a day.
Driving Directions
The airport is linked to the M23 motorway. Turn off at junction 9 and follow signs for the airport. London Gatwick is also accessible from the A23 London-Brighton Road.
Car Parking
Each terminal has a short-term car park with direct access to the terminals via covered walkways; these are operated by NCP (tel: (0)870 600 7050; website: www.ncp.co.uk). Long-term parking is also available in car parks further from the terminals; a free shuttle bus runs between the car parks and the terminals. Passengers can book at least 96 hours in advance; this can be done through BAA Advance (tel: (0)870 000 1 000; website: www.baa.com). Valet parking is available and operated by NCP. Chauffeured parking is also available from CPS (tel: (0)870 411 1118; website: www.parkwithcps.com). Vehicle transfer between airports, car valeting/servicing and personal chauffeuring can also be arranged through CPS.
Car Hire
Companies include Avis, Europcar, Hertz, National and Thrifty. Offices are located in designated car rental buildings on the Lower Forecourt Road at both terminals.
Public Transport
Rail: The Gatwick Express train (tel: (0)845 850 1530; website: www.gatwickexpress.co.uk) runs to London Victoria Station (journey time: 30 minutes). There is also a Thameslink (tel: (0)20 7620 6333) service, which runs to London King’s Cross (journey time: 50 minutes) as well as other London stations. Information on all national rail travel is available through the 24-hour National Rail enquiries line (tel: (0)845 748 4950; website: www.nationalrail.co.uk). Road: Limousine: Chauffeur-driven cars are provided by Checker Cars (tel: (0)800 747 737). Coach: There are more than 400 express coach service operating daily from the coach stations at both terminals. The main coach station is located on the ground floor of the South Terminal, with most services operating from here. Principal routes also stop at the North Terminal station. National Express (tel: (0) 870 575 7747; website: www.nationalexpress.com) operate most of the services. National Express no.700 coaches operate to Heathrow Airport, from both terminals. The National Express Shuttle no.025 runs to London Victoria Station. The Gatwick Flyer (tel: (0)1708 730 555) runs to destinations east of London, and coaches operate from the South Terminal station only. There are coach information and ticket desks located in the Arrivals concourse of both terminals. Information on travel to/from the airport is available thought the Airport Travel Line (tel: (0)8705 747 777).
Information and Help Desks
Each Arrivals concourse has an information desk (tel: (0)870 000 2468) where multi-lingual staff are on hand to deal with enquiries 24 hours a day.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Both terminals have bureaux de change and ATMs. There is a post office and a 24-hour Internet café in the South Terminal. Wireless Internet connection is also available in the North Terminal. Eating and drinking: There are many restaurants, bars and cafés located in both terminals. Shopping: There are many shops at the airport, including several duty-free outlets. The airport has also recently introduced a home delivery service and a collection service. More information is available from the BAA Shopping Information Line (tel: (0)800 844 844). Luggage: Left-luggage facilities are available in both terminals. A lost property service is also operated by the Excess Baggage Company (tel: (0)1293 503 162). Other facilities: These include baby changing rooms and showers, a children’s play area, a medical centre offering vaccinations (tel: (0)1293 507 400) and prayer rooms.
Conference and Business Facilities
There are business facilities, including telephone, fax, photocopy and secretarial services and conference and meeting rooms, at London Gatwick Hilton Hotel (tel: (0)1293 518 080) at the South Terminal and Le Meridien London Gatwick Hotel (tel: (0)1293 567 070) at the North Terminal. There is one executive lounge in the South Terminal, the Servisair Lounge (tel: (0)870 787 6877), and one in the North Terminal, the Aviance Alexandra Suite (tel: (0)1293 507 203).
Disabled Facilities
Special assistance is available for disabled passengers. There are ramps and/or lifts where necessary. Wheelchair push and provision and help with baggage are also provided on request. Reserved seating is located throughout the airport, and there is also designated parking for badge holders. There is an induction loop installed in the terminals, as well as disabled toilets. Passengers requiring assistance should inform the relevant airline before travelling. Travel-Care (tel: (0)1293 504 283) provides advice to anyone who needs assistance and is located in The Village, in the South Terminal.
Airport Hotels
Airport hotels include the London Gatwick Hilton Hotel (tel: (0)1293 518 080) at the South Terminal, and Le Meridien London Gatwick Hotel (tel: (0)1293 567 070 or (0)870 400 8494) at the North Terminal. The Travel Inn (tel: (0)870 238 3305) is situated a five-minute walk away from the North Terminal. Other nearby hotels include the Gatwick Moat House, Ramada Plaza Gatwick, Holiday Inn Gatwick, Renaissance Gatwick, Gatwick Belmont and Holidan Inn Express. A hotel reservation service is available at the British Hotel Reservation Centre desks (tel: (0)1293 504 605 or (0)800 783 4060) in the Arrivals area.
City
London
Full Airport Name
London Gatwick Airport
State or Province
England
Destination Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
Airport Information
Country
Israel
Address
Israel Airports Authority, PO Box 137, Ben-Gurion International Airport 70100, Israel
Country Code
972
Telephone
(0)3 975 5555
Fax
(0)3 973 1650
telmas@iaa.gov.il or avia@iaa.gov.il
Website
www.iaa.gov.il/Rashat/en-US/Airports/BenGurion
Location
The airport is located 20km (12 miles) southeast of Tel Aviv and 50km (31 miles) west of Jerusalem
Time Zone
GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals
2
Airport News
The long-awaited international passenger Terminal 3 opened in November 2004. The new terminal is now the main getaway for international passengers arriving in Israel. The ultra modern US$1-billion facility was built to service 16 million passengers a year.
Transfer between Terminals
A free shuttle bus operates between the terminals and the long-term car park daily 24 hours.
Driving Directions
The airport lies on Route no.1, which links Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Car Parking
There are short-term car parks at the entrances to both terminals. Long-term car park is at a remote location and is clearly signposted. There is an automated service with information on parking and the shuttle service, in English (tel: (0)3 972 3339).
Car Hire
Avis, Budget, Eldan, Europcar and Hertz are all represented at the airport, with desks situated in the reception hall and open daily 24 hours.
Public Transport
Road: Taxi: Taxis are located near the airport reception hall. Hadar Lod Taxis (tel: (0)3 971 1103) operates to all destinations. Nesher Tours (tel: (0)2 625 7227) runs a shared taxi service between the airport and Jerusalem. Amal (tel: (0)4 866 2324) runs a shared taxis service between the airport and Haifa. Bus: Buses run to Jerusalem and Haifa on routes nos. 423, 945 and 947; buses are operated by the Egged Co-operative (tel: (0)3 694 8888) and stops are located in the central piazza of the airport opposite car park 1. Bus no.475 to Tel Aviv goes to the central bus station. Other destinations include Petah Tikva, Ramla, Lod and Shoham. Bus no.222 goes to North Tel Aviv railway station before stopping at all hotels along Hayarkon Street. Bus stops are located outside Terminal 1, opposite entrance gate 7. In the new terminal, buses and taxis are located at level 2, gates 21, 23 and 24. Rail: There is a new train service linking the airport and Tel Aviv, operating from 0300 to midnight. The train journey takes about 15 minutes.
Information and Help Desks
Information counters are situated in the main hall and in the Departures hall; there is an automated service in English for flight information (tel: (0)3 972 3344) and information on check in, parking and transport (tel: (0)3 972 3388). Ground stewards are on hand in the terminal building to offer assistance and information. The Israeli Government Tourist Office operates a 24-hour information desk, which is located in the Arrivals hall (tel: (0)3 9715555).
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Facilities include 24-hour banks, ATMs, foreign currency exchange and a post office. Eating and drinking: There are plenty of restaurants, cafes and juice shops throughout the airport. Shopping: Duty-free shops are located in the Departures area of Terminal 1 and in Terminal 3. There is also a shopping mall in the new Terminal 3. Luggage: A 24-hour left-luggage service is available on the first floor of the parking lot building (tel: (0)3 971 2130). Lost property is handled by the Airport Police (tel: (0)3 971 5444). Other facilities: Emergency first aid clinics operate 24 hours. There is also a nursery and a synagogue.
Conference and Business Facilities
Passengers with Israel’s El Al airline can use the King David Lounge (tel: (0)3 971 6892), which provides Internet stations and newspapers, while business-class passengers with all other airlines have access to the Jet Set Club Lounge (tel: (0)3 973 1659), for a small charge; the lounge is equipped with fax and Internet access, and is open 24 hours.
Disabled Facilities
Facilities at the airport include accessible telephones and toilets, raised pedestrian crossings, ramps and lifts. Lifts and vehicle transportation to the aircraft are available for disabled passengers, who should contact their airline in advance with any special assistance requirements. Disabled parking is available.
Airport Hotels
There are no hotels at the airport. The nearest is the Avia Hotel (tel: (0)3 539 3333), which is a short drive away. Hotel reservations can be made at the tourist information desk in Arrivals and a free shuttle can be provided.
City
Tel Aviv
Full Airport Name
Ben-Gurion International Airport
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